Are both the upper and lower radiator hoses getting hot?

Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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the car doesnt overheat until the water gets low in the radiator. so i would assume it flows through the engine and system. just doesnt seem to return from the overflow tank

Response from gabmatt
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If the coolant is getting low then you have a leak somewhere.You also need to see if the upper and lower hoses are getting hot then you know your getting flow thru the engine.

Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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also possible i have a crack in the overflow and the water just leaks out as i drive, sucking some back into the radiator but losing some as it takes a few days for the water level to f=get low

Response from gabmatt
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thanks for your help.

Response from gabmatt
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Your welcome get a coolant pressure tester and pump the system and find that leak.

Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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